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About Alico Made in Italy Summit Hiking Boots - Leather (For Men)

Closeouts. Nestled within the Alps, the Dolomites are known for jagged peaks and deep crevasses that have challenged the climber's craft for centuries. Alico's Summit hiking boots are handcrafted by artisans in this awe-inspiring region and built for exploring rugged landscapes. The oil-tanned leather upper is water-resistant, and the leather lining and moisture-wicking insole reduce friction and blisters.

Reviewed by 50th State Scoutmaster from Waipahu, Hawaii on Monday, February 11, 2013

I just picked me up another pair of Alico Summits... and this is the 5th pair of Alico boots that I have purchased. I currently have 2 Alico Tahoes, 1 Alico Guide and now 2 Alico Summits and I can honestly comment on each and every model.

The Alico Tahoe is a good overall hiking shoe that is very c...
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Reviewed by Old Backpacker from Tennessee on Tuesday, July 31, 2018

This is my initial evaluation based on only 20+ miles of use, by an old-school, traditionalist hiker. First, the fit is true. In a heavy boot I always purchase a half size large in order to wear double socks, a light inner & a heavy wool outer sock. In all my walking these boots were able to be tightened to give plenty of freedom in the toe box with no movement in the heel. I've had no hot spots or blister while breaking in these boots. After 20 miles, they are already starting to conform to my feet so that re-adjusting is not necessary every few miles. Second, these are well made boots that should last a long time carrying medium to heavy loads. The one-piece leather upper is thick and will be easy to keep waterproof with normal maintenance. The 6 inch tall collar can be tightened to give full support to my very small ankles. They feel wonderful on both my feet & ankles. And they weigh only four #s total. I will use them for most backpacking except for mountaineering when ill use my 40+ year-old Lowa' s. This was a good purchase & recommend them for anyone needing a medium to heavy backpacking boot.

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Reviewed by George from Arizona on Monday, July 30, 2018

I did a lot of review searches before finally deciding on this boot, but I feel that I made a good choice as these really are well made boots. I like the fact that they can be re-soled as I usually only get about two years on cheaper boots. Although not yet broken in, I have 8 hours on these boots and feel that the fit is far superior to any boots I have had before.

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Reviewed by Johnny from Kansas city on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

They are beautiful boots and they will be perfect for backpacking. I'm still breaking them and it will be awhile before they're ready for a trip. The only complaint I have has been said before but the insole is hard as a rock so I put new insoles in. It did the trick. Alico knows what they're doing.

Previously I went through 3 pairs of another European-made brand of boots that were extremely comfortable, but I ended up having to prematurely throw them away due to the glue on the soles falling apart. Tired of throwing away expensive boots, I decided to try a different brand with sewn-down soles. Did a lot of research, and found that Alico seems to be one of very few companies still making boots with sewn-down soles. Read a lot of reviews on each of the Alico models I was considering, and finally settled on the Summit.

The boots arrived very quickly. I inserted my own arches bought from my foot doctor, put the boots on, thinking I would have to break them in gradually. But surprise of surprises, they felt surprisingly comfortable right out of the box, and I ended up wearing them all day long. I had ordered the wide size. These boots are shaped very generously around the toes, so I wear heavy socks with them. I wear them just about every day, all day long, and they are becoming even more comfortable as they mold to my feet. The leather is thick and of good quality, the tongue is well padded, they offer good support for my ankles, the soles grip very well, and they appear to be made very well. Plus, at some point in the future, these soles can be replaced and resown. I'm anticipating that these will be the last boots I need for a very long time! :-))))) I'm a very happy camper!!

So far very happy with the the construction of these boots; they are extremely sturdy and well made. The leather lining is feels great and the craftsmanship is really excellent overall. (There only visible imperfection is a cut on the leather on the inside of the tongue.) I did have some difficulty with the sizing. My first pair in my normal size and D width were far too wide, even with thick socks. Sizing a half-size down, the boots are still a very little bit wide, but I don't want go down any further for length. If you have slightly narrow feet like me, I'd advise sizing down a half size.

I tried to wear it immediately after it arrived. Even if you walk for a long time with a wonderful fitting like wrapping your legs you will not get tired at all.
Because it is finished with NW Welt recipe, leather is thick and it is sturdy and perfect boots.

Reviewed by A Naturalist from San Angelo, TX on Thursday, May 24, 2018

I waited a while to write a review on these boots. I was originally on the fence about them and wasn't sure if they're what I wanted. I did what most people did; replaced the laces, replaced the insoles with superfeet green, and protected them with Obenauf's. Even after all of that I was still unsure. I wore them around the house a little, ran some errands in them, and did some light hiking. Still uncertain. I decided to take them to Big Bend National Park for my Natural History of Bats course for a real test of quality. During the first few hikes they hurt my feet a bit. But as the days passed, I noticed my feet didn't hurt anymore. I also noticed how well they worked on the rocky terrain, from sharp slate to worn down sandstone. And then the flash flood hit. We were on the road right outside of the Basin and had to dig out a path from all of the silt, rocks and mud pushed there by the flood waters. I was up to my ankles in water and mud and didn't feel my feet get wet or dirty at all. After we got home from the trip, I cleaned them and reapplied some obenaufs. I'd say they look and feel better than when I first got them. I think they'll give me a lot of comfort and durability for a long time. And those pictures are from AFTER the flash flood.

I have been buying these boots repeatedly for years. When I wear out one I buy another. They break in so easily. I'm not sure I have ever had a blister. That is why I keep coming back. I wear these for my landscaping work. I have purchased the Guide version of this boot before which is much stiffer. If you need more support that is the one I would get, but know that it will take some time to break in.

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Reviewed by David from SE Connecticut on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

I bought three pair of mid-weight hiking boots, expected to pick the best made, best-fitting pair and return the other two. In the end, I chose these boots over Merrill and Asolo. I wear an 11 Wide and the Merrill (beautiful!) weren't wide enough and the Asolo's didn't seem to be up to the Alico's build quality.

Why did I buy a second pair? Well, I have had these boots for a year and hike weekly with a 30-40 pound pack. Excellent woods boots! However, I just spent 10-days camping in the high deserts of north-western Nevada and these boots were incredible. Snow, rain, mud--all good. Super comfy, laughed at the razor-sharp shale that sliced TWO of my SUV's tires. Came home, washed them, treated them and they look almost factory-fresh. These boots are remarkable! Buy them, but buy two pair because I think Sierra is the only distributor and who knows how long availability will last.

I would guess you are an 11.5 or 12 Medium. If the boot is too small you will be unable to wear it. If it is too big, you can probably make up the slack with a thick sock. If you want to save time, order a few different sizes and send back the ones that do not fit. Try them on with the socks that you plan on using. As long as you wear them strictly indoors and leave the tags on and save all the packaging STP is great on returns.

Answered on 5/20/2018 1:04:55 PM by bill from folsom, ca

My boots are size 13 (US), which is also size 12 (UK), or size 47 (EU). When I use a metric scale I'm between 28 and 28.5 cm. I suggest you have your foot measured at a store, try on various boots, and pick the size that feels good to you. You will most likely be a 1/2 size larger than me, or 13 1/2. But they may not have 1/2 sizes after 13 (US).

Answered on 5/20/2018 3:02:47 PM by MinerJohn from New Mexico

My first pair received didn't fit, so I estimated how to adjust the size and width, which for me was keep the same width and increase the size by 1/2 size. The new pair arrived, and I'm breaking them in for the last couple months. So far, so good.
These are stiff boots, I'm doing 2 hour hikes, done about 6 hikes so far, still breaking the boots in, get better each each hike.

I would go up a size. I did and I’m glad. I can see from reviews that a lot of folks find these true to size but I found them a bit short. The last thing you want is to be banging the end of your nails on descents. That being said, the toebox is roomy width wise. I took a size up but stuck with a M width.

Answered on 5/20/2018 5:19:49 PM by Opuseti from Vancouver

Sorry for late reply, was in Peru for hiking. I am not an expert but I believe that you should take size 13 as you will be wearing some socks and with medium width. As for me, I like to wear thick hiking socks and now the width of my boots are becoming a little loose and can pull the lace a little tighter. Hope that helps.

Answered on 5/25/2018 9:21:59 PM by L.Au from So Cal

“There isn't much for women to chose from in this type of boot. How do you size for a woman. I wear between a 9 1/2 and 10 in women's boots and never purchased hiking boots before. These got great reviews and want to try them.”

My wife wears a 8 1/2! She bought the men's 7, and it fits fine! She went to a store to check sizes. Since no women 8 1/2, she tried on a couple different boots for men that are 7's. Worked for her! PS - she got the Tahoe! A little lower on the angle than the Summit.

Answered on 5/8/2018 9:20:39 AM by MinerJohn from New Mexico

There is a 1.5 size difference length. width is same. so buy men's boots smaller to get women's sizes. 10 - 1.5 = 8.5. 9.5 - 1.5 = 8.0. So you might be looking at men's boots in the 8.0 to 8.5 range. Depending on thickness of your socks you can adjust if you get too big of a boot, but if you are too small of a boot then you are out of luck. Also - UK sizing is different than USA sizing. Now i would think that women's heels tend to usually run more narrow than men's, so if your heels look narrow they might slip in a wide boot, go for a medium width if given a choice. In general, until you are familiar with a brand's last, ordering online you should be prepared for a lot of incorrect fits. STP has a great return policy which you probably will need. Good Luck. https://www.shiekhshoes.com/t-SizeChart.aspx

Answered on 5/8/2018 9:24:16 AM by bill from folsom, CA

Hi Yogibear, for me it was trial and error. From my findings, the boots runs true to size. Go to a department store and have your foot measure, or you can do it at home with socks on and using guide from one of the website for boots sizing, such as:
https://www.customfit.me/BootSizeGuide

That is the website I use to get my boot size.
I think that would give you a more correct sizing. When you try on the boots, make sure the length is right, the width needs to be a little snug as the boots will widen a little after breaking in.
To exchange for another boots is $2.95, it's not that bad. Remember to use SHIP89 coupon code.

They are made to really give your ankles strength carrying a full pack and do hours of trudging. For days at a time.

I like the stiff but comfortable support.

If avg women’s is 1/2 size below same number for men’s then the sizing in medium of these if I were you give the same men’s size as yours a try and just return and adjust. Their return policy I found easy and fast.

Answered on 5/8/2018 7:43:02 PM by OhiopyleHiker, Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh

“What's the best way to treat these boots? I was thinking of using Obenauf's or Mink oil. Which should I use, and should I use anything else? ”

Yes. These boots are heavy duty. The leather is thick and sturdy. Beefy old school vibram soles that can be resoled by any competent cobbler. If I was working wear I needed boots everyday, I'd be wearing these.

Answered on 3/24/2018 12:20:12 AM by noname from Virginia

I'd use them everyday, personally, no problem. I bought them thinking if I still worked on the commune farm, these'd be perfect for all the daily hiking around the farm I used to do. Heavy trenching/shoveling all day shoveling, I'd be careful with, though, since these are for walking while carrying loads like a pack or stuff, on uneven terrain, like hiking. So shoveling might damage them, but for all the boots I tried for shoveling, these'd work, but I'd hate to use them for trench working. But above ground chores on a farm, they'd be overkill.

Answered on 3/24/2018 4:00:39 AM by OhiopyleHiker, Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh

As long as, you don't have athlete's foot will be comfortable boots at the job site.

Answered on 3/25/2018 2:40:55 AM by Mel from New York

These could probably be used for everyday wear, but that greatly depends on the wearer.

According to our fit team this item is running true to size. Due to the nature of the closeout business, we often receive items in limited quantities. Therefore, some sizes and colors can sell out quickly. Occasionally we are able to reorder a product, but closeout items are typically unable to be reordered. We suggest signing up for the My Updates as the best way to monitor incoming products. You will receive email notifications of our newest stock items.

I wear an 11.5 in most sneakers, an 11 in dress shoes, 12 in nike sneakers. I bought an 11 in these and they fit pretty well out of the box. I have a fairly narrow foot, so though the length is good but there is a little too much volume in these, but that is easily addressed with socks and insoles. My guess is an 8 will be too big for you. These are great boots - I hope you are able to get some that fit.

Answered on 2/12/2018 4:44:07 AM by noname from Virginia

“do you expect size 9 to become avail in near future for the Summit model? thx”

Due to the nature of the closeout business, we often receive items in limited quantities. Therefore, some sizes and colors can sell out quickly. Occasionally we are able to reorder a product, but closeout items are typically unable to be reordered. We suggest signing up for the My Updates as the best way to monitor incoming products. You will receive email notifications of our newest stock items.

Due to the nature of the closeout business, we often receive items in limited quantities. Therefore, some sizes and colors can sell out quickly. Occasionally we are able to reorder a product, but closeout items are typically unable to be reordered. We suggest signing up for the My Updates as the best way to monitor incoming products. You will receive email notifications of our newest stock items.

About Alico

Nestled within the Italian Alps, the Dolomites are known for jagged peaks and deep crevasses that have challenged climbers for centuries. Alico boots are crafted by artisans who have perfected their craft in this awe-inspiring region. This rugged terrain has inspired a rugged line of boots designed for trekking, cross country skiing and telemarking. Alico hiking boots are made from oil-tanned, water resistant leather with moisture-wicking linings and state-of-the-art comfort. Alico ski boots for Nordic touring are equally robust and well-crafted. Whether your outdoor sport takes you to the highest alpine peaks or snow-covered forest trails, Italian-made Alico boots are sure to provide the superior stability, support and traction you need to go the distance.